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Jim Kelly Barn opens doors to Goshen County history

TORRINGTON – Goshen County’s homesteading history has a new home following the opening of the Jim Kelly Barn at the Homesteaders Museum & Visitors Center Monday, Oct. 12.

Kari Ann sings and plays keyboard during her set at Old Moose Coffee & Events in Torrington on July 11.

Local Christian artist Kari Ann to perform fundraiser concert Oct. 15

TORRINGTON – Local Christian music artist Kari Ann will perform a fundraising concert Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Torrington High School auditorium. Bliss Ministries is presenting the concert, which will raise money for community events including the annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner & Dance and an upcoming first Couples Dinner & Dance.

Miss Rodeo Wyoming Jadyn Hall to hold coronation, fundraiser Oct. 30

Jadyn Hall, who won the 2027 Miss Rodeo Wyoming title in August, will celebrate with a coronation and fundraiser Friday, Oct. 30, at the Rendezvous Center at the Goshen County Fair Grounds in Torrington. Hall won the title during the Wyoming State Fair PRCA Rodeo in Douglas on Aug. 14, taking the horsemanship award along the way. Hall said she is only the second Miss Rodeo Wyoming from Goshen County and the first since 1962. The Telegram previously reported that Marcia Wiand was the last Goshen County representative to win the title.

Kasperbauer to host school board candidate forum Saturday

Voters will get another chance to hear from Goshen County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees candidates at a meet-and-greet Saturday, Oct. 17, in Torrington. Candidate Peter Kasperbauer is organizing the event, set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Conestoga Room at the Lincoln Community Complex, 436 E. 22nd Ave. Kasperbauer said speakers will include himself, Jeremy Closs, Steve Zimmerman and Jeff Lake.
Sports
Senior Braxton Valentine, left, and sophomore Barrett Bruch, right, celebrate Valentine's second-quarter touchdown on a 22-yard pass play during the October 9 home game against Glenrock.

Blazers capture third 2A win

The THS Blazers returned to the win column with a big victory against conference rival Glenrock.

Three athletes represented Goshen County schools at the Wyoming Fall State Special Olympic Games in Casper on October 8. Pictured, from left, are coach Craig Schadwinkel (in back), Xavier Harkins, Anneke Kramer, coach Sage Munoz (in back) and Amelia Winter.
Three athletes medaled at the Wyoming Fall State Special Olympic Games in Casper on Thursday.
Senior Liz Boche serves against Niobrara County at the October 9 home game. Boche tallied one ace, 11 digs and 12 serve receives for the Lady Cyclones through four sets against the Lady Tigers
The Southeast Lady Cyclones remained undefeated in the 2A Southeast Conference with a victory against Niobrara County on Friday.
Southeast sophomore Bryce Booth carries the ball upfield as Lusk defenders give chase during the Cyclones’ game against Niobrara County on Friday, Oct. 9, in Yoder.
The Southeast Cyclones rallied in the second half to put a sizable dent in Lusk's lead during Friday's conference game.
EWC freshman Tayler Johnstone placed third in both the short-go and average at the rodeo sponsored by LCCC on October 11.
The EWC Lancers rodeo team wrapped the fall portion of the season with solid performances in Cheyenne.

EWC drops games to Gillette, Casper

EWC freshman Keira Bassett, pictured at the home game against Central Wyoming College on October 3, collected 15 assists for the Lady Lancers over the course of two away games against Gillette College and Casper College on October 9-10.

The EWC Lady Lancers came up short against Gillette and Casper colleges over the weekend.

Cross-country battles 4A teams

Sophomore Jack Sedman picks up the pace in the boys

The THS cross-country team competed in its final regular-season meet in Cheyenne on Friday.

LFL battles Hornets in four sets

Freshman Lydia Speckner, photographed at a home game against Mitchell in September, tallied eight aces and three kills for the Lady Doggers versus Pine Bluffs on Saturday, October 10.

The LFL Lady Doggers took Pine Bluffs to fours sets in an intense conference game on Saturday.

Lady Blazers compete at Gering tourney

Sophomore Hattie Haeffelin, left, sets the ball up for junior Kaynie Hackbarth, center, and senior Sophia Wilson, right, during a game at the Gering tournament on Saturday, October 10. Haeffelin recorded 11 assists for the Lady Blazers over the course of the tournament.

The Lady Blazers battled Nebraska teams at a tournament hosted by Gering on Saturday.

Doggers fall to Big Piney Punchers

Junior Dutch Ogburn, pictured at the home game against Upton on September 11, made several big stops and punts against Big Piney at the October 10 away game.

The LFL Doggers came up short to Big Piney at an away game on Saturday.

Obituaries
Marilyn Louise Punke
Marilyn Louise Punke June 25, 1941 - September 19, 2026 Marilyn Louise Punke, born Marilyn Hoecker, died 19 September 2026 (age 85) after fighting a brave battle against cancer. Marilyn lived a …
Evon Rene Law (Dicken)
Evon Rene Law (Dicken) April 19, 1962 – September 11, 2026 Evon Rene Law (Dicken) passed on September 11, 2026. The daughter of Lyle and Judy Walker, she graduated from Torrington High …
Patrick J. Dooley
Patrick J. Dooley April 15, 1954 - August 22, 2026 Patrick J. Dooley passed away at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, on August 22, 2026, after battling …
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Community

Torrington to host aerobatic competition over Memorial Day weekend

TORRINGTON   – Pilots from across the country will converge on Torrington Municipal Airport this Memorial Day weekend for the second annual Torrington Tailslide AcroRodeo, a sanctioned …

Board approves county-wide wrestling combination

TORRINGTON   – The Goshen County School District Board of Trustees approved combining all high school wrestling programs into a single county-wide team Tuesday night, capping a lengthy public …

Canvas data breach affects GCSD students, staff

TORRINGTON   – Goshen County School District No. 1 is alerting students and staff to two data security breaches involving Canvas, the district’s online learning platform, after its parent …

Community theater, EWC to host youth theatre workshop

TORRINGTON   – Goshen Community Theater and Eastern Wyoming College Community Education are teaming up to offer a youth theatre workshop this summer, culminating in a performance timed to the …
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Flowers on the Farm brings late-summer color to Ellis’ Harvest Home

Sunflowers fill the field at Ellis’ Harvest Home during the farm’s third year of Flowers on the Farm. The event offers a more laid-back experience than the farm’s busy pumpkin season.
LINGLE – Rows of sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias and other colorful blooms are welcoming visitors back to Ellis’ Harvest Home as the farm begins its third year of Flowers on the Farm.
Wyoming news

State, federal funding secured for collapsed Wyoming irrigation tunnel repair

GOSHEN COUNTY   – Construction crews are actively rebuilding the Fort Laramie Canal tunnels nearly seven years after a catastrophic collapse disrupted water delivery to thousands of acres of …

Wyoming National Guard 1st history book launch ceremony set for May 21

The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m. , May 21, 2026, at the Blue Community Events Center, Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne. Maj. Gen. Greg Porter will host the event, with Gov. Mark Gordon attending as the honored guest. The ceremony will include remarks, and an overview of the book by author Dr. Mark W. Johnson in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (Wyoming National Guard Historical Society photo)

CHEYENNE   – The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m., …

Wyoming Veterans Commission seeks applicants for five commissioner vacancies

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Veterans Commission announced it will have five commissioner vacancies effective June 30, across multiple judicial districts throughout the state. Openings are …

Fraudulent court notice circulating in Wyoming, police warn

A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice circulating across Wyoming claims recipients face immediate legal consequences for outstanding traffic violations. The Cheyenne Police Department has confirmed the document is not an official notice from any Wyoming court or law enforcement agency.

TORRINGTON – A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice designed to pressure recipients into making payments or surrendering personal information is circulating across Wyoming, prompting warnings …

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Public Notice No. 9805
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice the Application of the City of Torrington (Torrington or the City) for authority to pass on an interim Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) factor of $0.024940 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to customers located outside the City’s corporate limits, effective November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, as more fully described below.
Public Notice No. 9798
PUBLIC NOTICE The Yoder Fire Protection District will hold an election on November 3, 2026. Polling will take place at the Yoder Community Center in conjunction with the regular election and by mail in ballot. Request mail in ballots at: 307-575-1276 or 307-575-1868. Pursuant W.S. 22-29-112 the names of qualified candidates appearing on the ballot for the YFPD election are: Joylene Anderson. Vote for (1) Term(s) to be filled from 11-3-2026 to 11-06-2030
Public Notice No. 9804
PUBLIC NOTICE Warrants approved for payment at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Goshen County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, held September 8, 2026 and published in accordance with Section 26 (B), Wyoming Code 1969 Vendor Name; Total,
Public Notice No. 9803
PUBLIC NOTICE CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by Moser Engine Service Inc. (d/b/a Atlas Energy Solutions) for 250 temporary portable rich burn natural gas fired generator engines consisting of any configuration of 118 hp Doosan 8.1L NA engines, 201 hp Doosan 8.1L T engines, 268 hp Doosan 11.1L engines, 389 hp Doosan 14.6L engines and 582 hp Doosan 21.9L engines (ENG001-ENG250), to be operated at oil and gas well sites at various locations in Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen, Johnson, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara, Platte, Sweetwater, Uinta, Washakie and Weston Counties, Wyoming.
Public Notice No. 9802
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT The Purchasing Agent of the City of Torrington, acting as agent for the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington, Wyoming, has accepted all work as complete according to the Contract Documents set forth in the written Agreement between Eric Reichert Insulation and Construction, Inc. and the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington, dated the 15th day of April, 2025, for the East D Street Improvement Project. Eric Reichert Insulation and Construction, Inc., Contractor
Opinion
My list of Goshen County restaurants I haven’t tried yet is getting short. The Longbranch Steakhouse & Saloon in Hawk Springs was one of the few stops left, and it turned out to be a good one. The Longbranch has been part of Goshen County since 1963. It started small, in a mobile home-style building on what is now the parking lot, and grew from there. A photo of that original building still hangs above the kitchen window.
I’ve driven past La Familia Prado more times than I can count, but it took a nudge from readers to get me through the door. After a recent installment of “What’s Ryan Tryin’?,” readers told me I needed to try it. So on the last day of September, I did. The family-owned Mexican restaurant at 1242 Main St. has been open since 2000, and it is a family operation in every sense. Owner Caroline Prado runs it with her daughter, Mara Hernandez; her son, Roger Prado; Mara’s husband, Merced Hernandez, who cooks; and her grandson, Jordan Prado, who waited on me.
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TORRINGTON – Behind each red silhouette was a name, a family and a life remembered as community members gathered Friday, Oct. 2, at Eastern Wyoming College for the Wyoming Silent Witness ceremony.
Supporters packed the Goshen County Rendezvous Center on Saturday for the Torrington/Lingle FFA Alumni and Supporters’ 2026 Fry & Cry, a fundraiser for the Torrington/Lingle FFA program. The evening included dinner, live and silent auctions, a Helping Hands auction and games.

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Re-zone of land ahead of rumored data center passed by initial committee

PLATTE COUNTY – The Platte County Planning & Zoning board held a public hearing last week to make a decision regarding the rezoning of over 5,000 acres of private land currently zoned for RAM …

Shepherd joins American Angus Association

VETERAN – Brittney Shepherd of Veteran has become a new member of the American Angus Association, according to CEO Mark McCully of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. …

Local man killed in head-on collision

TORRINGTON – A local father and husband was killed in a head-on collision Sunday, leaving his wife and three children to face an uncertain future without their primary provider. Andrew …

City switches online bill payment system

TORRINGTON – The City of Torrington is transitioning from Payment Service Network to Caselle for its online bill payment system, officials announced Monday. The current PSN system will be …

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